Common Questions and Answers about Ovarian cysts urinary tract infections

ovarian-cysts

i have been prescribed various antibiotics and urine tests have either come back inconclusive or borderline urinarytract infections, even though i am going to the toilet more frquently than usual.
My period pains have been more severe and my mood around this time has been terrible for over a year now. Also 2 months ago I suffered from severe lower back pain and pains down the back of my legs and knees. This pain has been continuing on a daily basis..sometimes dull and sometimes severe!

It sounds like pressure pain from wherever a cyst has decided to plant itself. Pressure on bowels, bladder and urinarytract, referred pain to other areas, bloating, are all possible cyst symptoms. Maybe an ovary got relocated (I always wondered what kept them in place once a hysterectomy occurs and not being a doctor I don't have all the answers on how they can take some parts and leave others behind without it causing remaining parts to shift).

The pain medication is because I cannot do anything for a prolonged period of time and because I was only able to handle a quick finger insertion for my pelvic exam before I squealed in pained.
My urinarytract is clear by the urinary analysis.
I am getting a second opinion on Tuesday.

Am post menopausal and have had urinarytractinfections and bladder problems for quite a few months, went to the doctor as well as urgent care clinics many times with these problems and also mentioned general pelvic pain (dull pain, intermittent sharp pain, abdominal cramping, bladder spasms) with pelvic pain especially on one side and down into that thigh (upper to mid part of thigh).

I have been diagnosed with bronchitis, pleurecy, moderate arthritis in my back, several urinarytractinfections, a hiatal hernia, and gastritis. To diagnose me of these conditions I have had a cat scan of my adbomen and pelvis, an mri and x ray of my lower back, and an upper endoscopy. My questions could these symptions and problems be related or be smaller problems related to a more serious health issue. Thank you for your help.

Blood work ordered was normal aside from white blood cells in my urine. I've had urinarytractinfections before and I've had zero symptoms of a UTI - probably haven't had one in more than a year.
Doctor is not convinced that my cyst is large enough to cause the problems I am having. Therefore I had to get a CT scan, of which I am still waiting for results.

There are many possible cause that need to be ruled out including Endometriosis, vaginal infection, irritation, ovariancysts, Urinarytractinfections, vaginal dryness or too little lubrication. Take care and regards.

Such kind of pain can be due to infections of the urethra, bladder, or kidneys (urinary tract infections) ,Sexually transmitted infections of the genitourinary tract,pelvic inflammatory disease in females,fibroids,ovariancysts,ectopic pregnancy or endometriosis in females,interstitial cystitis of the urinary bladder,irritable bowel syndrome or prostatitis in males.

Don't know what this could be. White discharge is the normal color. If it is thicker, like cottage cheese it could be a yeast infection. But the pain in the lower abdomen and urination aren't really symptoms of a yeast infection. If you've never had one before and don't know for certain that is what it is, you should go to the doctor and have them do a diagnosis.

Cotrimoxazole (Bactrim) is an antibiotic that can be given in patients with genitourinary tract infection. Women are especially prone to urinarytract infection because of the anatomy of the urinary tract.
The symptoms you are experiencing may be attributed to any of the disease conditions I mentioned, including the vaginal discharge you had. A patient with genital tract infection can also develop urinary tract infection.
Menopausal women have small, atrophic uterus.

Hello,
Without clinical examination,it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis,but the various possibilities for your symptoms are dyspepsia(GERD or peptic ulcers), acute pancreatitis, viral infection of the lower left ribs - left coastochondritis or tiez syndrome , strained muscle over the upper left abdomen ,referred pain due to kidneys or urinarytract diseases like infections or stones,diverticulitis,ovariancysts or ectopic pregnancy in females splenic causes or sometimes due to abdominal

Dripping of frank blood after urination can be due to stones in the urinarytract, infections, cysts, tumors of the urinary tract. The symptoms that you mentioned like excruciating pain and twisting like feeling can be due to muscle spasm, renal colic or ovarian cyst.
I would suggest that you get a Ct scan abdomen done and visit a urologist.
Best.

Hi, I am a 26 female. Past medical history is pretty extensive & includes - SVT (repaired by catheter ablation), left sided ovarian vein thrombosis, multiple kinds "oscopy" surgeries, septisemia resulting from surgery, chronic urinary tract infections ( since childhood) & ovarian cysts.
I have been getting hernias(?) in my abdomen for the past 6 months or so. One is to the left of my naval and the other is just under my rib cage to the left.

In the past I have been tested for urinarytractinfections, since they have similar symptoms, which came up negative. My identical twin sister has painful ovulation, also. Is there anyone else out there with these symptoms?

Hi Cherilyn,
I have issues with periods/ovariancysts and I have an immune disease so this happened to me too. They told me to try changing my tampons even more frequently than most people and to use pads as much as possible, and that solved the problem.
Next month, try using pads only and see if it solves your problem. If not, it could be that you have something called Interstitial Cystitis, which is something my mom has. It causes persistent bladder inflamation and there are meds for it.

I didn't even know that I had an ovarian cyst. I had bladder problems, urinarytractinfections, and pain in my upper thigh/groin, but no noticeable lump or specific pain. I had a pap and pelvic in September, and both were normal. The pain on the pelvic exam was normal (small). My ovarian cyst was discovered with a CT scan of the bladder/pelvis, and then I was referred for a transvaginal ultrasound.

Do you have blood in your urine or is it coming from your vagina when you wipe? Urinarytractinfections can cause blood in your urine and you don't always have all the symptoms. (I found out I had a UTI and didn't have any burning or blood). You'll have to take a urine test at the doctors.
Since you are sexually active, you should start going to a gynecologist for a pap smear and pelvic exam once a year. I was sexually active at your age and started going at 13 years old to my gynecologist.

You should ask your doctor (who will likely do this anyway) to run tests for infection regardless of whether you believe you do not have an infection. Sometimes infections can be missed (Urinarytractinfections or Bladder infections can go undetected for quite a period of time, and can also show negative when in fact it is positive.

and it is a pool that produces kidney stones and/or urinarytractinfections.
Good luck on 4/9 ultrasound .. and do come visit on the Thyroid Disorders Community .. it is patient to patient forum and I know you will get lots of advice because many on that board have tons of experience to help you and share with you.
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Oh, I am really happy .. I just passed my last stone a few weeks ago ... it was only 2mm but it hurt alot ..

Hello,
I have been having annoying abdominal discomfort and pain for the last year ..especially on the lower right hand side and an increase in the amount of urinarytractinfections. I then decided to see a GI specialist and they told me it was probably IBS....but suggested getting a CT scan of the lower abdomen. Well, it was then found that I had a "Multiloculated Complex Cyst" measuring 3.4 x 4.2 cm on my right ovary. I tried looking this up but don't get too much information.

then yesterday, i was in so much pain (lower left quadrant), that i went to my gynecologist because i have a history of endo and ovariancysts. she checked me out COMPLETLY- and even did an ultrasound of my kidneys. all was okay. she thinks it is the endometriosis causing the pain. well, i didn't think to mention my urine. when i go first thing in the morning, it is pink-colored. then, for several days, there were lots of bubbles in my urine.

I have similar symptoms minus the dizziness, and I currently have a kidney infection, and possible cysts on my ovaries....it sounds alot like a urinarytract infection and other symptoms along with it, dont give up on finding a diagnosis make sure you get the scans and everything possible done, cuz I ignored mine and now I'm very ill...

Blood work ordered was normal aside from white blood cells in my urine, and my liver functioning test was just a little high (nothing major). I've had urinarytractinfections before and I've had zero symptoms of a UTI - probably haven't had one in more than a year.
Doctor is not convinced that my cyst is large enough to cause the problems I am having. Therefore I had to get a CT scan, of which I am still waiting for results.

Hi, I am a 26 female. Past medical history is pretty extensive & includes - SVT (repaired by catheter ablation), left sided ovarian vein thrombosis, multiple kinds "oscopy" surgeries, septisemia resulting from surgery, chronic urinary tract infections ( since childhood) & ovarian cysts.
I have been getting hernias(?) in my abdomen for the past 6 months or so. One is to the left of my naval and the other is just under my rib cage to the left.

The right side of your bellybutton and a little above it? In the front?
Your small intestines are behind your umbilicus/belly button.
(No idea about cough).
Gallbladder is up under your right ribs where your liver is.
There are many things that can cause belly button pain from simple gas to Ovarian Cysts. If all depends on how bad and persistent the pain is. I would consult with your doctor if it is bothersome.
How to Treat Pain around the Belly Button
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